1. Session three: 2017-18 State Grant Guidelines Webinar/meeting
September 29, 2016
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2. FY 2017-18 Grant Guidelines Webinar/Meeting
Welcome – Valerie Payne, WTCS Grants Coordinator
Agenda –
Session One – New Grant Writer’s Training – 9:00 a.m. –9:30 a.m.
Session Two – Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins) Grants – 10:00 a.m. –11:15 a.m.
Session Three – State Grants – 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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3. State Grants Due by January 20, 2017
(except Apprentice-Related Instruction and WAT)
Apprentice-Related Instruction
Career Pathways
Core Industry
Developing Markets
Emergency Assistance
Professional Development
Student Support
Workforce Advancement Training (WAT)
Work-Based Learning Grants to Tribal Colleges
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4. Apprentice-Related Instruction
(Invitation Only)
FY Grant Contact:
Nancy Nakkoul
Pages 5-9 of State Grant Guidelines
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5. Apprentice-Related Instruction
Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds for the development and maintenance of system-wide apprenticeship curricula and direct support for contractually-required apprentice-related instruction that cannot be provided through normal district budgeting processes. These projects enable the WTCS to respond to cyclical industry demands, with current occupational curriculum, to provide a supply of skilled workers for rapidly-developing industries, and ensure the continuity of apprenticeship training during periods of temporary labor demand shortages.
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6. Apprentice-Related Instruction
Changes from FY :
Funds Available and Limitations (p. 5) –
Line item #4, pg. 5 – Removed unnecessary match language for both Systemwide Apprenticeship Curricula and Direct Instruction Support
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7. Career Pathways FY 2017-18 Grant Contacts: Mark Johnson 608-266-1272
Ann Westrich
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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8. Career Pathways Purpose Pages 10-13 in Grant Guidelines
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to create, expand and/or implement career pathways* – including providing instructional and supportive services for students in these pathways – to help students, who are engaged in a career pathway that is related to specific WTCS program(s) identified in the grant, achieve educational attainment and credentials which prepare for progression in a career.
* Career Pathways offer an efficient and customer-centered approach to training and education by successfully articulating the appropriate secondary, adult basic education, postsecondary education and training, career, and academic advising, and supportive services to enter and progress in a career. This term generally refers to a series of connected education and training strategies and support services that enable individuals to secure stackable industry relevant credentials and obtain employment within an occupational area and to advance to higher levels of future education and employment in that area.
Pages in Grant Guidelines
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9. Career Pathways Changes from FY 2016-17:
Funds Available and Limitations
Line item #3, pg. 10 – Added – Example of a calculation for a state award.
Line item #6, pg. 10 – Added – Roll over funds from one grant year to the next will not be allowed.
Line item #7, pg. 10 – Emphasized – No administrative or indirect costs will be allowed.
Outcomes/Deliverables
Line item #1 and #2, pg. 11 – Added – Identify the connected program. Be sure to list program name, program number as well as Cluster and Pathway.
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10. Career Pathways Changes from FY 2016-17: Allowable Activities
pg. 11, Essential Elements of a Career Pathway – Added – Paragraph with a requirement to address two or more in the application.
Line Item #11, pg. 12, Student Level Education and Training Outcomes for students clearly engaged in the identified career pathway(s) – Added – Equipment purchases should be vital to the success of the pathway activities.
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11. Core Industry FY 2017-18 Grant Contacts: Jim Mackey 608-266-0790
Katie Roberts
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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12. Core Industry
Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to help ensure that WTCS already approved programs, in core industry areas, provide industry relevant education and training using rigorous curricula, current technology, and related services in System Board approved programs. Grants may expand programming in core industry areas within the district. Priority may be given to grant projects that reflect inter-district collaboration between Wisconsin Technical Colleges or that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of educational programming.
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13. Core Industry Changes from FY 2016-17: Funds Available and Limitations
Line item #6, pg. 14 – Added – The college does not need to submit a year two application. Instead, colleges should submit the new form, Year Two Confirmation for State Administered Funds, described in the Application Components section.
Line item #6, pg Added – Roll over funds from one grant year to the next will not be allowed.
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14. Core Industry Changes from FY 2016-17: Funds Available and Limitations
Line item #8, pg. 14 – Added – The grant may pay for salaries; however, it should not pay for salaries that will need to continue after the grant period unless a sustainability plan is developed (located in the Monitoring and Evaluation Process section of the application).
Line item #16, pg. 15 – Clarified – It is acceptable to use assets developed by the grant in other programs and this can be discussed in the development of the application. Added that two- year grant applications will only refer to one program for the length of the grant. Core Industry grants are applicable only to aid codes 10, 30, 31, 32 and 61.
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15. Core Industry Grants Follow-Up WisLine
November 2, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Toll Free:
Passcode: #
Contacts:
Jim Mackey
( )
Katie Roberts
( )
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16. Developing Markets Tim Weir 608-266-0995
FY Grant Contacts:
Tim Weir
Brandon Trujillo
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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17. Developing Markets Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to support programs new to the district that have received final program approval by the System Board at or before the January 2017 meeting. These funds can be used for: development of curriculum and related instructional materials, technology and software; the purchase of major/minor equipment; staff development; and the delivery of instruction.
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18. Developing Markets Changes from FY 2016-17: Purpose
Clarified – The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to support programs new to the district that have received final program approval by the System Board at or before the January 2017 meeting.
Funds Available and Limitations
Line Item #3, pg. 18 – Removed unnecessary match language
Line Item #5, pg. 18 – Emphasized – Individual applications combined may total up to $200,000.
Line Item #6, pg. 18 – Added – The college does not need to submit a year two application. Instead, colleges should submit the Year Two Confirmation for State Administered Funds form described in the Application Components section.

19. Developing Markets Changes from FY 2016-17: Application Components
Line Item #4, pg. 20, Year Two Grant Application – Added the college does not need to submit a year two grant application. Instead, colleges should submit the Year Two Confirmation for State Administered Funds form.

20. Developing Markets Grant Follow-Up WisLine
October 13, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Toll Free:
Passcode: #
Contacts:
Tim Weir ( )
Brandon Trujillo
( )
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21. Emergency Assistance FY 2017-18 Grant Contacts:
Lisa Hebgen
Karen Showers
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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22. Emergency Assistance Purpose Pages 22-27 in Grant Guidelines
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to offer emergency assistance grants to eligible Pell recipients (defined below) who experience unforeseen financial emergencies. The goal is to assist eligible students who are experiencing unplanned events that may affect their ability to stay in school.
Eligible student means a student enrolled in a technical college whose expected family contribution, as defined in s (3) (a), is less than $5,000
Pages in Grant Guidelines
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23. Emergency Assistance Funds Available and Limitations –
Line Item #14, pg. 22 – Added the Emergency Grant Funding distribution amounts, once finalized for , will be shared with districts. When a district depletes this Emergency Grant fund to $1,000 a request for additional funds may be made by completing the WTCS Emergency Assistance Grant Funding Additional Request form. Requests must be made through this form, and all questions must be answered completely. Districts may request additional funding and awards will be made until the funding is depleted.
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24. Emergency Assistance Application Components –
Line Item #3, pg. 23 – Clarified – Establish and submit an S4 client reporting record for those who apply and receive funds from this grant. Create another mechanism to record information on applicants who do not receive funds as well as the purposes of their requests. This information is needed for reporting purposes.
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25. Emergency Assistance Data Collection and Reports –
Line Item #1, pg. 23 – Added to Triannual Reporting language – The WTCS will review Triannual Reports and compare fund use with expected needs. We reserve the right to reallocate funds to meet student needs.
Line Item #2, pg. 24 – Added – Triannual Reports must include information (a-i) previously listed under the Emergency Grant Final Report.
Line Item #3, pg. 24 – Added – Emergency Assistance Grant Final Report due by June 15, A website link to complete the Emergency Assistance Grant Final Report is provided.
Pg , Application for State Emergency Assistance Funds (SEAPP) form – Created to replace the previous application form
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26. Professional Development
FY Grant Contact:
Mandy Johnson
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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27. Professional Development
Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to support professional development activities and occupational competency training in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Grants in this category will be awarded for professional development programs that promote the following:
1. Instructor awareness of and expertise in a wide variety of newly emerging technologies
2. Integration of learning technologies in curriculum and instruction
3. Use of instructional methods that involved emerging technologies
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28. Professional Development
Changes from FY :
Added Occupational Competency Program and portfolio forms
Funds Available and Limitations –
Line Item #6, pg. 28 – Added – Occupation Competency funding will be up to 20 percent of the total allocation amount for each district.
Line Item #7, pg. 28 – Added – The first step in the application process is to obtain written approval from the System Office via Mandy Johnson regarding your concept proposal. This step should be completed and approved by December 9, 2016.
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29. Professional Development
Funds Available and Limitations –
Professional Development
Line Item #2, pg. 28 – Added example – A limit of one Professional Development application per district may be submitted. A 50 percent match is required. For example, if the state administered funds requested is $50,000, required match is $25,000 for a total project cost of $75,000.
Line Item #6, pg. 28 – Clarified multiple positions – Grants will not be awarded to fund more than 50% of a position. The position funded must directly support professional development activities. Only one (1) position per district will be funded. Multiple positions adding up to 50% not allowed.
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30. Professional Development
Occupational Competency:
Funds Available and Limitations – pg. 28
Occupational Competency funding will be up to 20 percent of the total allocation amount for each district.
Projects will be funded up to 50 percent of the total approved cost. A 50 percent match is required.
Funds shall only be used to partially pay the salaries and fringe benefits of technical college faculty participating in the program. Funds should be listed under “No. 2 Salary/Fringe” on the grant budget.
Must comply with all district policies.
Businesses participating in the program shall certify that no current employee of the business will be terminated or laid-off from employment as a result of participation in the program.
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31. Professional Development
Outcomes/Deliverables:
Occupational Competency – pg. 29
Updated occupational competency resulting from participation in the program.
Updated occupational currency knowledge integration to the classroom through curriculum updates, demonstration of improved knowledge and skills in occupational area resulting from participation in the program.
Provide technological updates and advancements to education department resulting from participation in the program.
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32. Professional Development
Allowable Activities – pg. 30
Allowable Activities must promote the following:
Instructor awareness of and expertise in a wide variety of newly emerging technologies.
Activities must detail how research of emerging technologies will be presented to faculty and staff.
Activities could include training of new software or hardware technologies for programs, webinar/seminars discussing emerging trends in higher education.
Integration of learning technologies in curriculum and instruction a. Activities must detail how professional development and/or Occupational Competency Program activities will integrate to the classroom environment.
Use of instructional methods that involved emerging technologies
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33. Professional Development
Data Collection and Reports –
Line Item #2, pg. 31, Added – Occupational Competency Portfolio
Technical College faculty participating in the Occupational Competency program will be required to submit the Occupational Competency Participant Portfolio to the district office contact within 60 days of completion of participation.
The Occupational Competency Participant Tracking form (Excel) must be submitted and updated along with each triannual report to
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34. Professional Development Grant Follow-Up WisLine/Webinar
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
10:00 – 11:00 am
Toll Free: 1(855)
Passcode: #
To join the web conference,
Contact:
Mandy Johnson ( )
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35. Student Support FY 2017-18 Grant Contacts: Karen Showers 608-267-9458
Lisa Hebgen
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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36. Student Support Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to create, expand and/or implement innovative strategies through direct services to students enrolled in post-secondary courses, ABE/ELL as defined in Administrative Bulletin 12-04, and direct services that transition students through career pathways. The goal is to support students, specifically those considered at-risk, which may include, but is not limited to, students with disabilities, students considered diverse, military service members, first generation, etc. through specific completion points - course completion, completion of subsequent semesters and completion of programs or Wisconsin Technical College System Pathway Certificates.
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37. Student Support Changes from FY 2016-17:
Funds Available and Limitations
Line Item #9, pg. 38 – Added – Colleges receiving funds must have Student Services personnel (preferably cross- functional teams) attend the 2017 Student Success Summer Summit.
Line Item #12, pg. 38 – Added – Costs related to special events which include meals, promotional materials, and/or high-cost speakers, are not allowed.
Line Item #14, pg. 38 – Added – No direct student payments outside of emergency support service payments, such as internships, mentee stipends, etc.
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38. Student Support Changes from FY 2016-17: Outcomes/Deliverables
Line Item #4, pg. 39 – Clarified – Completion of WTCS Pathway Certificate, reported on the S9 record via client reporting.
Allowable Activities
Line Item #1, pg. 39 – Clarified – Provide comprehensive case management and/or advising services to course-taking students considered at-risk (including program-enrolled students). These services may include wraparound student services, academic coaching, student alerts and interventions.
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39. Student Support Changes from FY 2016-17: Allowable Activities
Line Item #4, pg. 39 – Clarified – Provide required accommodation services including, but not limited to, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, instructional aids and devices and/or related services.
Line Item #6, pg. 39 – Added – Provide ongoing career development services such as internships, service learning, mentoring, job shadowing, and/or portfolio development.
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40. Student Support Changes from FY 2016-17: Allowable Activities
Line Item #7, pg. 39 – Clarified – Provide individual and/or group tutoring conducted by staff, faculty and/or students.
Line Item #8, pg. 39 – Clarified – Provide emergency dependent care and transportation assistance and/or provide referrals or access to these resources through other funding sources. Example: Two weeks maximum dependent care or one month of transportation assistance (not to exceed $500 per student, per academic year).
Line Item #10, pg. 39 – Clarified – Provide and participate in professional learning opportunities designed to inform and reflect on best practices for serving students considered at-risk.
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41. Student Support Grant Follow-Up WisLine/Webinar
October 25, 2016
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
To join the webinar:
Dial-In: 1 (855) US Toll Free
Contacts:
Karen Showers ( )
Lisa Hebgen
( )
with - Ben Konruff
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42. Workforce Advancement Training
FY Grant Contact:
Scott DuBenske
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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43. Workforce Advancement Training
Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds to promote increased investment in the development of incumbent workers, improve Wisconsin businesses’ productivity and competitiveness, augment the state’s economic base, support career pathways and expand technical college training and technical assistance services to businesses and industry. Grants will be awarded to upgrade the skills and productivity of employees of established businesses operating in Wisconsin, with the additional objective of supporting regional workforce and economic development efforts. Training under these grants must focus on occupational skills but can include a combination of occupational, academic, and employability topics or courses. Grants will also be awarded for market expansion or business diversification services to established Wisconsin businesses.
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44. Workforce Advancement Training
Changes from FY :
Funds Available and Limitations
Line Item #2, pg. 41 – Added – Grant awards are made on a competitive basis.
Line Item #8, pg. 41 – Added – Required revisions to initial applications must be received by the System Office within five (5) business days of notification. Required revisions received after five (5) business days may result in the delay of grant awards.
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45. Workforce Advancement Training
Changes from FY :
Data Collection and Reports
Line Item #1, pg. 43 – Workforce Advancement Training Grant Final Report – Added – Final reports not received within 90 days after the delivery of training may result in the withholding of WAT grant funds in subsequent projects.
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46. Workforce Advancement Training Follow-Up WisLine
October 13, 2016
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Toll Free:
Passcode: #
Contacts:
Scott DuBenske ( )
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47. Work-Based Training for Tribal Colleges
FY Grant Contact:
Alejandro Nuñez
Pages of State Grant Guidelines
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48. Work-Based Training for Tribal Colleges
Purpose
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board awards funds for Work-Based Learning Grants to Tribal Colleges to provide occupational training and work-based learning experience to youth and adults at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College and the College of Menominee Nation.
No Changes from FY
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49. Questions/Resources Questions? Resources: MyWTCS Website
WTCS State Grant Contacts
coordinators
Application Forms
Grant Resources Page
FY Grant Guidelines Change Summary Documents
FY Q&A/Webinar Documents
Grant Audio Links
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